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RESEARCH POLICY AND STRATEGY

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he paradigm shift from physical properties economy to knowledge-

based economy has made research imperative to societal

development. This is because jobs and wealth are presently mainly Tbeing created from commercialization of tangible and intangible research

products. It invariably implies that for Nigeria to shift from her sole dependence

on oil which price has rocked bottom low by approximately 50% decrease

recently and is increasingly impoverishing the populace, and improve her

revenue base in other critical sectors of the economy, her research

machineries; universities and research institutions must be vibrant in this

statutory function of theirs. Federal University of Technology, Minna must

therefore invigorate her research activities along global trend to meet the

desperate growing demand of our country for jobs and wealth. To achieve this,

the defunct University Board of Research (UBR) drafted a research policy and

strategy document for Federal University of Technology, Minna which was

considered and approved by Management and Senate of the University in

2014.

The draft document comprises of four parts; introduction/background,

research policy, research strategy, and administrative framework for

implementation of the policy and strategy. The introduction/background

aspect chronicles the history, activities, achievements and challenges of the

UBR from inception in 1994 to date. The research policy and strategy sections

provide policy framework and practical approaches towards making research

a priority in our institution with a view to attracting high profile external

research grants, conducting cross cutting edge research, patenting and

commercializing research output for jobs and wealth creation. The concluding

section presents the administrative framework for the effective implementation

of the policy document.

Foreword

Research Policy And Strategy

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In order to effectively implement the policy and strategy, the University Senate at its nd th392 meeting on the 28 January, 2015 approved the expansion and change of

name of UBR to the Directorate of Research Innovation and Development (DRID).

The current structure will provide the much needed enabling environment for

research capacity development, patenting of intellectual properties and utilization

of research outputs to provide goods and services for national development.

Being the very first research policy and strategy document of the Federal University

of Technology, Minna, it is not expected to be sacrosanct because it will continue to

undergo amendments along with changes in the global perspective of research.

The document will also be continually reviewed in line with local, national and

international research needs, practices and policy statements. However, in the

meantime, I dutifully present the Research Policy and Strategy document to

provide guidance with regards to research conducted by staff and students of the

Federal University of Technology, Minna.

Professor Musbau Adewumi AKANJI

Vice Chancellor


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CONTENTSFOREWORD 4

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA VISION & MISSION 10

INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND 12

1. SCHOOL BOARD OF RESEARCH SUB-COMMITTEES 12

2. RESEARCH PROJECT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE 13

3. APPLICATION AND APPROVAL OF RESEARCH GRANTS 13

1. Disbursement of Research Grants: 14

2. Training 14

3. Participation in Research Fairs and Competition 14

4. Syndicate Groups 15

5. Research Professional Africa Platform 15

6. Intellectual Property Right Policy 15

7. Improvement in Access of Research Funds 16

Research and development 16

Basic research 16

Strategic research 17

Applied research 17

1. Excess workload 17

2. Inadequate Infrastructural Facilities 17

3. Lack of Adequate Research Support System 17

a. Research Information 18

b. Poor Research Proposal Writing Skills 18

c. Absence of other Pre and Post Award Support System 18

d. Lack of Effective Monitoring and Evaluation of

Implementation of Research Project 19

e. Patent and Commercialization of Intellectual Properties 19

The Strategies of the Defunct University Board of Research Funding 12

Administration/Processing of Research Grants 12

Major Achievements of the Defunct University Board of research 14

Challenges 16

Over-dependence on Internal Research Grants 19

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Conclusion of Introduction 20

Past Chairmen of the Board 20

DIRECTORATE FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (DRID) 22

Philosophy 22

Vision 22

Mission 22

Membership of the Board of DRID 22

Terms of Reference 23

1.0 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE RESEARCH POLICY AND STRATEGY 25

1.1 The aim of this policy 26

2.0 PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH POLICY 28

2.1 The objectives of the policy 28

3.0 RESEARCH POLICY 30

3.1 Research Funding Requirements 30

3.2 Conditions for Acceptance of Research Grant 31

3.3 Disbursement of Internal Grant 31

3.4 Administration of Research Grants 31

3.5 Administrative Charges 32

3.6 Financial Operation and Accounting of Research Grants 32

3.7 Project Reporting 32

3.8 Professional and Ethical Issues 33

3.9 Employment Matters 33

3.10 Ownership of Equipment and Material Acquired from Grants 33

3.11 Acknowledgement of Source of Grant 33

3.12 Dissemination of Research Information 34

3.13 Invention/Innovation 34

4.0 RESEARCH STRATEGY 36

4.1 Strategic Research Goals 36

4.2 Activities required to realize the strategic goals 36

4.3 Enhance the institutional research profile 37

4.4 Increase external funding for research 38

4.5 Support community and national, and industry-specific

research and development policies and strategies 39

4.6 Improve the impact and international recognition of FUT,

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Minna research 39

4.7 Exploit FUT Minna's intellectual property for wealth

acquisition and development 40

5.0 CUSTODIAN OF THE RESEARCH POLICY AND STRATEGY 42

6.0 ADMINISTRATIVE MODALITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE

STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 44

6.1 Research Funding Areas 44

6.2 Sourcing for Research Funds 44

6.3 Proposed Administrative Structure of the Directorate for

Research, Innovation and Development (DRID) 44

a. Units of the DRID 45

b. Research Information Dissemination 46

c. Research Funding 46

d. Monitoring and Evaluation 47

e. Postgraduate Support 47

f. Statistics 48

g. Finance (Budgets and Projects) 48

h. Invention/Innovation Unit 49

i. Research Policy and Strategy Evaluation and

Monitoring Unit 49

6.4 Current Administrative Structure of the Directorate for

Research, Innovation and Development (DRID) 49

Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development (DRID) 50

Bibliography 52

Figure 3. Organogram of Administrative structure of the

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VISION AND MISSION

Vision

The University strives to become a world class and

Nigeria's leading University recognized for its excellence in

capacity building and service delivery.

Mission

Federal University of Technology, Minna is a specialized

University committed to the training of skilled and

innovative work-force that would harness the forces of

nature to transform Nigeria's natural resources into goods

and services to positively affect the economy and thus the

quality of life of her people.

Technology for Empowerment

Motto

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYMINNA


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In realization of the imperativeness of research in understanding the world, prolongation

of human and animal lives and inventions of conveniences such as cell phones, internet

facilities, and aeroplanes towards facilitating and accelerating economic development

and societal well-being, the defunct University Board of Research (UBR) was established

in 1994 as a statutory body of the university under the office of the Vice Chancellor with

the mandate to among others, coordinate and regulate research work, ensure that

research fund allocated are used for the purpose it is intended; and make appropriate

recommendations to Management accordingly.

The Board's main source of funding was the 5% statutory allocation of University budget

to research. However, some researchers have accessed funds from external sources. For

instance Unipetrol PLC sponsored the production of Typhoid fever vaccine while the

Science Technology Education Post-Basic programme of the Federal Government of

Nigeria has been a major source of funds for researches in GIBEX and Biotechnology

Centre of Excellence. The Bursary was and is still the custodian of the Board's funds and

handles all financial dealings of UBR.

The Board had five staff namely the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary, Computer

operator and an office assistant and three office accommodations to conduct its affairs.

In addition to this, UBR had two main sub-committees for its operational needs which are

as follows:

Each school has a sub-committee of the UBR whose membership comprises the

Dean, a member from each department and representative of the University

librarian while the school Secretary is in attendance. The sub-committee receives

and considers applications for research awards from staff of the School and

recommend applications for award of research grants to UBR using guidelines

set by the Board. It also deals with any matter that may be referred to it by the UBR

and or the Vice Chancellor.

The Strategies of the Defunct University Board of Research Funding

Administration/Processing of Research Grants

1. SCHOOL BOARD OF RESEARCH SUB-COMMITTEES

INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

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2. RESEARCH PROJECT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE

3. APPLICATION AND APPROVAL OF RESEARCH GRANTS

This committee was constituted in June, 2007 and inaugurated in November,

2007 with the mandate to help monitor approved projects and the utilization of

released fund of such projects by beneficiaries and to advise the Board

appropriately on the beneficiaries such that future allocations will be adequately

guided. The committee also ensures that the research of the institution is

protected and projected at appropriate times as well as sustain the culture of

research in the University. Since the membership of the committee cuts across all

the schools, it vets all research proposals emanating from the schools and

consequently advises the Board on the worthiness of the proposals for award of

grants.

Prof. M.G.M Kolo SAAT Member

Prof. E.E. Udensi SNAS (Senate Representative) Member

Dr Emmanuel Ogbadoyi (SNAS) Member

Dr. J.J. Dukiya SEMT Member

Dr. M. Dalil SET Member

Dr. A. Saka SEET Member

Dr. A.M Aibinu ICT Member

Mr. M.K. Ndayako UBR Secretary

Research proposals from staff must be duly endorsed by Head of department

and submitted to the UBR following scrutiny and recommendation by the

appropriate School Board Research Committee and Dean of School

respectively. On receipt of proposals by the Board, they are sent for assessment to

the Research Project Evaluation Committee. The Board approves and

recommends successful applications to the Vice Chancellor for award of grants.

Following approval by the Head of Institution, 50% of the approved amount is

released to the beneficiaries through the Bursary. The remaining balance is paid

after the Research Project Appraisal Committee considers and approves

progress report and retirement of the initial 50% of the grant submitted by the

beneficiaries.

The members of the committee were:


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Major Achievements of the Defunct University Board of research

1. Disbursement of Research Grants:

2. Training:

3. Participation in Research Fairs and Competition:

Since the inception of UBR in 1994 to date, the University had disbursed internal

research grants to researchers. Between 2007 and 2012, for ty research projects

were funded by the UBR to the tune of Eighteen Million, Eight Hundred and

Seventy Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty Seven Naira (N18, 878, 687).

The University Authority has sponsored the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and

some other University staff to conferences and workshops on research

management which have greatly improved the managerial capacity of the UBR

staff on research. Some of the recent conferences include the European Union

grants, policy, European markets and funds workshops (2011), International

conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology at Lagos (2011), West

African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA)

conferences and workshops within and outside Nigeria (2006-2014) and

International workshop on European Project Funding and Management (2012),

and International Sensitization Workshop on Intellectual Properties (2014)

The University has participated in three (2004, 2010 and 2012) of the five Nigerian

Universities and Research Development Fair (NURESDEF) organized in the th

country and the 9 Niger State Trade Fair. The participation of FUT, Minna in the

biannual NURESDEF events yielded enormous gains. The Typhoid Fever Vaccine

won the certificate of excellence at the 2004 National Universities Research and

Development Fair (NURESDEF). Consequently, the University administration has

upgraded the project to a centre of excellence. One of such gains is the national

attention presently enjoyed by FUT Minna researches. Biodiesel production from

algae which was a project exhibited at the 2010 NURESDEF in Nsukka has

caught the attention of NTA and has been aired severally under the programme,

YOUNG INVENTORS. Similarly, the experimental board for teaching science thsubjects in secondary schools which was exhibited at the 9 Niger State Trade

Fair and the last two NURESDEF, has also caught the desired attention of some

States Education Ministries who have made contacts with the inventors.

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overall best University in research and development. The institution also won the

first prizes in Agriculture and Science and Technology while coming second in

Life Sciences/Medicine research and development. The success of FUT, Minna th

at the 5 NURESDEF made her the institution of choice by the Nigeria Air Force

for research collaboration. A Memoranda of Understanding has been signed by

the institution and the Nigeria Air Force.

In order to improve collaborative research culture in the University seven

syndicate research groups were formed with the aims of generating vibrant

research proposal for internal and external funding (particularly access the

TETFUND), conduct collaborative and multidisciplinary research, access global

research funds and mentor and nurture ideas towards success. The groups were

formed in the following pertinent science and technology based areas of

specialization:

a. Energy

b. Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering

c. Environmental

d. Space

e. ICT

f. Human Capacity Building

g. Food Security

On the advice of our participants at WARIMA conference held in Sierra Leone in

2011, the University subscribed to a South African based research information

internet platform, Research Professional Africa. The platform is an essential

online resource for researchers, research and innovation managers,

development officers and policy makers in Africa, with authoritative and

appropriately highlighted information of over 5,000 research funding

opportunities to enable research for development in Africa.

Similarly, on the advice of our participants at WARIMA conference, the University

authority under the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration in

conjunction with UBR and the University Legal Unit, is putting an Intellectual

4. Syndicate Groups:

5. Research Professional Africa Platform:

6. Intellectual Property Right Policy:


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Property Rights Policy (IPP) for the institution. When in place, the IPP will

facilitate speedy patenting of our numerous research products via National

Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP). It is important to note

that without such policy in place, many inventors will be wary of exhibiting and

commercializing their products with consequential detriment on national

development.

Between 2009 and 2012, only 40 (35.4%) out of 113 UBR research grant

applications were successful. However, with increase in awareness of UBR

grants and successive seminars and workshop on research proposal writing, at

the last count, 22 out of 31 UBR grant applications were successful in the first

quarter of 2013 and many of which have been found worthy for national grants

were processed for funding by external research funding agencies particularly

the TETFUND. As at March, 2015, twenty nine research teams of the University

won the TETFUND Institution Based Research Intervention (IBRI) while two

research groups won the National Research Fund (NRF) amounting to about

sixty million Naira (N60, 000, 000)

A vibrant research culture along global trend is characterized by researchers having

adequate information on research funding opportunities, are able to access highly

competitive research funds, to use acquired research grants to develop sophisticated

laboratories and high skilled manpower with outputs that are published in high impact

journals and are usually patented for commercialization. An institution with good

research culture generates wealth with consequent development of its immediate

community and country as a whole. The following research types are normally carried

out in such University:

is research conducted to increase the body of knowledge

and employ such knowledge to invent new applications. The areas of research include

studies of humanity, culture and society.

is experimental or theoretical research carried out to generate new

knowledge of underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without any

particular application or use in view”. The results of basic research are not usually sold but

7. Improvement in Access of Research Funds:

Challenges

Research and development

Basic research


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published in scientific journals or circulated to interested colleagues.

(also known as oriented research) is intended to produce a wide range of

knowledge which will form the background to the solution of recognised or expected

current or future problems or offer possibilities for solving them”.

is original research targeted at producing new knowledge with a

specific practical aim or objective. The findings of such investigations which are intended

primarily to be valid for a single or limited number of products, operations, methods or

systems are often patented but may also be kept secret particularly if they are defence or

espionage related products.

In view of the above description of an academic institution alive to its research

responsibilities to a third world country in this case Nigeria that aspires to belong to the

global communities of developed countries, it is obvious that our University is far from

attaining world research standards. It is also observable that entrenching a vibrant

research culture in the institution for enhancing development is not without enormous

challenges. The following are amongst the major problems militating against the

establishment of a proactive research tradition in our University:

The heavy teaching burden of academic staff which is on the average over a

hundred students per course for at least three courses, and up to over a thousand

students per course is debilitating for conducive research. This is in addition to

administrative responsibilities. It is pertinent to mention here that the

administrative support system for the teaching/research staff in the institution is

grossly inadequate.

Absence of electronic library, inadequate laboratory facilities, epileptic internet

services and insufficient staff training on research proposal writing and project

management are observable challenges.

The University Board of Research did not possess the complete requisite units to

support researchers from pre award stage to patenting and commercialisation of

research products as enumerated in the following paragraphs:

Strategic research

Applied research

1. Excess workload:

2. Inadequate Infrastructural Facilities:

3. Lack of Adequate Research Support System:


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a. Research Information:

b. Poor Research Proposal Writing Skills:

c. Absence of other Pre and Post Award Support System:

d. Lack of Effective Monitoring and Evaluation of Implementation of

Research Project:

Until recently, the institution had no platform for sourcing of research

funds opportunities. However, the Research Professional Africa (RPA)

Platform which is expected to fill this gap has not been adequately utilized

by staff for reasons such as extra workload, epileptic internet connectivity

and lack of dedicated administrators that will source information from the

platform and distribute to relevant researchers. Additionally, there is no

data base for external grants won by University staff in UBR and this is

important because information on successfully executed external

research projects are assurance of the institution's competence and

prudence in management of grants and therefore prerequisite for

winning other grants.

Research proposals submitted for UBR normally fall short of the Board's

standards because they are poorly written. Most of our staff are not skilled

in writing award winning proposals. This is a major factor accounting for

the very low accessibility of external grants by our researchers. Hence the

need for regular workshops and seminar on research proposal writing. It

is also important to include the aspect of writing research proposal in our

curriculum at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Well-ar ticulated budget and evidence of a good financial base for

research management are imperative for winning and effective utilization

of competitive grants for wealth generation and development.

Consequently, only research management systems with sound statistics

unit that can propose appropriate statistical packages to decipher useful

information from research results can attract competitive grants. These

support units are yet to be in our institution's research office.

The monitoring and evaluation process to ensure effective research fund

utilization is absent. There are no records of equipment and other


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laboratory consumables handed over to relevant departments after

completion of projects. The global practice of reporting of completed

research work which should include clearance from the Monitoring and

Evaluation, and finance units is not obtainable in this institution.

Misappropriation of research funds is a major cause of barring individuals

or institutions from accessing world class research grants. Mechanisms to

ensure that information derived from funded researches are published in

high impact journals are not in place. It is worthy of note here that only

ar ticles with wide readership can attract grants.

The complete absence of an intellectual property right policy (IPP) in the

institution and consequently support system for patenting and

commercialization of research outputs is a great hindrance to wealth

generation and development in the University. Also, because publication

is the major criteria for assessment of the academic staff and their

subsequent elevation to the professorial ranks, publications are vir tually

the only output of researches conducted in Nigerian Universities. And this

is to the detriment of research for economic and developmental

purposes. So in line with the principles of intangible property economies, thcommercialization of the projects that won prizes at the 5 NUREDEF;

experimental board, floating fish meal, multi-heating bread oven,

improved yam pounding machine, shea nut butter for preservation of

banana, okro bark sugar syrup clarifier for brown sugar production, etc. is

highly recommended as it would surely be a good star t to generate

money for the University.

Due to reasons mentioned above (a-e), there was over-reliance of University

researchers' on the limited UBR research fund to the total exclusion of

competition for the numerous research funding opportunities in the national and

international communities.

Research remains an important factor which facilitates and accelerates economic

development and societal well-being. This is particularly true with the paradigm shift

e. Patent and Commercialization of Intellectual Properties:

4. Over-dependence on Internal Research Grants:

Conclusion of Introduction:


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from physical properties economy to knowledge-based economies. Therefore, there is

the need to overcome the foregone challenges towards entrenching a vibrant research

culture in the institution which will improve the impact and international recognition of

FUT, Minna research with its attendant wealth generation and development. In doing so,

the following research policy and strategy was proposed and adopted by the University thAuthority. The University Management and Senate on 28 January, 2015 also expanded

the defunct UBR to Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development (DRID)

1. Prof. Samuel .A. Garba 1994-1998

2. Prof. D.O. Adefolalu 1999-2004

3. Prof. O.O.A. Fasanya 2004-2007

4. Prof. Muhammed A.T. Sulieman Nov 2007-Jan 2008

5. Prof. Dalhatu A. Muazu March 2008- Jan, 2012

6. Prof. Edward A. Okosun Jan 2012 to Jan, 2014

7. Prof. Hussaini A. Makun Jan, 2014 to Date

Past Chairmen of the Board

The Chairmen of the Board from 1994 to date are as follows

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DIRECTORATE FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION

AND DEVELOPMENT (DRID)

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Philosophy

Vision

Mission

Membership

The philosophy of the Directorate is to ensure:

* That vibrant research activity is promoted within the

Institution

* The output of the researches conducted is utilized for the

improvement of its immediate and entire society at large

Having and ensuring a vibrant research-oriented system with

adequate funding globally within the University

The mission of the Directorate for Research, Innovation and

Development is to ensure coordinated research activities within the

University system and ensuring that due process is followed and

adhered to by all.

The membership of the Board of Directorate for Research,

Innovation and Development comprises of the following:

1. Vice Chancellor's nominee-Director

2. Deputy Director

3. Two Senate members

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4. Deans of Schools

5. Directors of Directorates and Centres

6. Representative of Library

a. Representative of the Registrar

b. Representative of the Bursar

c. Secretary of the Directorate.

The members of RPAC of DRID is as presented in figure 1.

Membership of Research Project Appraisal Committee

THE DIRECTORATE'S TERMS OF REFERENCE ARE:

i. To advise Senate on;

a. The priorities for and the coordination of research

work

b. The financial need of research work

c. The making of grants from the University Research

Fund

While attendance is:

Members of the Research Project Appraisal Committee (RPAC)

Figure 1.

Terms of Reference


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Chairman

Senate SAAT SEET SEMT SET

SLS

SICT SSTE PG

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ii. To constitute sub-committee to process applications for

University research award, and to approve applications, and in

accordance with procedures approved by Senate and external

funding agenicies.

iii. To promote the development of research work by

a. Initiating University research projects for the solutions to

problems not being dealt with by existing organization

b. Encouraging and assisting the cooperative development

of multi-disciplinary research projects

c. Acting as link with outside scholars and bodies

d. To advise departments and members of staff on request

on the probable implications of research work of the

University's external relations.

e. To request and receive annual research reports or

summaries from all parts of the University and

distributing them to interested persons.

f. To act as clearing house for information and problems of

works in progress

g. To submit reports when appropriate to Senate on the

works of sub-committees and summaries of research

reports

h. To patent and transform FUT, Minna research products

to goods and services for job and wealth creation


Chapter 1

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he strategic plan of Federal University of Technology, Minna assists the University to

promote scholarship and sound research and innovation. It is also designed to lead Tto promotion of internationally competitive research as a core strategic goal towards

improved understanding of existing knowledge as well as the search for new knowledge for

national development. The plan also seeks to ensure that FUT, Minna becomes a World Class

University that would enhance Nigeria's competitiveness in a globally competitive

environment. This commitment to research is in accordance with the national imperative to

encourage production of high calibre graduates that are employable at national and

international circles. This research policy and strategy is also in line with the national

development plan which seeks to increase the number of researchers that can contribute to

knowledge production, add value to postgraduate studies and to increase the production of

high quality research outputs (such as research articles, books, book chapters, and

conference proceedings) and patented properties for commercialization with consequent

job and wealth generation in our society.

i. present a policy framework for the management, support and development of

research at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and

ii. provide approaches for accomplishing the research objectives.

The execution of the research policy is vested on the Vice Chancellor (through the Deputy

Vice-Chancellor: Research and Development, or any Deputy Vice Chancellor designated by

the VC) and the Director of the Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development. This

responsibility is implemented through the Board of the Directorate for Research, Innovation

and Development (DRID), which functions in accordance with the authority delegated to it by

Senate. DRID shall implement the strategy and exercising institutional-level responsibilities

and functions, while the schools and research centres take proprietorship of and manage

research operations.

The aim of this policy is to:

JUSTIFICATION FOR THE RESEARCH POLICY

AND STRATEGY

1.0

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Chapter 2

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he policy outlines the guiding principles

regarding the management, suppor t and Tdevelopment of research to all those involved in

research at the Federal University of Technology, Minna.

The policy is applicable to all contract and permanent

employees, as well as registered students of the

University.

The objectives of the policy are to:

1. provide a structure for effective management of

research and research development

2. make research a primacy in the University

3. provide high-level, effective and efficient support

for research

4. ensure the non-discriminatory dealing of all

researchers, staff and students with regards to

allocation of research funds and other kinds of

support for research

5. integrate support for postgraduate research into

the main University research system

6. explain roles and functions within the university

research system

7. provide framework and suppor t for rapid

pa ten t i ng and commerc i a l i z a t i on o f

inventions/innovations arising from resasrches in

the institution

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Chapter 3

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3.0

Research Funding Requirements

1. All applications for University research fund require research proposal

2. The content of the research proposal shall be in accordance with guidelines

made available by the DRID as presented in the Directorate's research grant

application forms.

3. Applications forms must be endorsed by all the investigators and Head of

Department of the lead researcher

4. All awards for internal funding shall be approved by the Vice Chancellor following

successful evaluation and recommendation by the School Research Committee,

DRID evaluation committee and the Director, Research, Innovation and

Development in consultation with DRID Board.

5. Although the requirements of funding agencies vary, as a general rule, all

applications for external research funds must finally be endorsed by Vice-

Chancellor: (or his or her designee), on the recommendation of the Director of

Research, Innovation and Development, and relevant Dean (or his/her nominee),

before the application can be sent for external research funding. Similarly, all

research agreements (except those undertaken within the context of approved

private work) concluded by staff with external entities must be approved in

consultation with, and be finally endorsed by the Vice- Chancellor or his/her

designate on the University's behalf, on the recommendation of the Director of

DRID and the relevant Dean.

6. Internal funds shall be allocated based on the following order of priority:

a. Research that will attract external funding

b. Academic staff development for higher qualification (MSc, M.Tech, PhD,

Postdoctoral etc.)

c. Research to improve teaching and learning

d. Research to address institutional needs

e. Research to solve local, national and international problems

f. Industry-specific research which should be on contract basis

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Conditions for Acceptance of Research Grant

Disbursement of Internal Grant

Administration of Research Grants

7. The grant can only be activated when the grantee has accepted, and agreed to

abide to the terms and conditions governing the grants as outlined by the

University Research policy and/or external donor.

8. The research grantees must fill appropriate University Intellectual Property Right

forms which will ensure protection of property rights of the researcher and

University over intangible/tangible properties emanating from the project and

non-disclosure of University and national confidential information.

9. The grants shall be disbursed in two instalments by the Bursar on the advice of

the Finance Unit of the Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development.

10. The initial disbursement shall be 50% of the total grants approved for the project

and the release of the reminder will be strictly hinged to a satisfactory interim

project report and Monitoring & Evaluation report of the evaluators.

11. Without prejudice to 10 above, the percentage of the total grants to be disbursed

initially may be reviewed upward based on the merit of individual cases such as

upfront purchase of equipment required to commence the project

12. Any major change from the research proposal for which the grant was awarded

shall be subject to ratification by the Director of Research, Innovation and

Development in consultation with the Board of Directorate for Research,

Innovation and Development (Board of DRID). The University Authority shall not

accept any responsibilities be it financial or otherwise for any liabilities resulting

from any work done from unapproved modifications from the approved project

13. If there are sufficient reasons, the Director of Research, Innovation and

Development in consultation with the Board of DRID reserves the right, to

terminate a grant before the end of the period for which the grant was made or

before exhaustion of the grant funds as the case may be.

14. The Director of Research, Innovation and Development in consultation with the

Board of DRID reserves the right to amend the conditions of the grant from time to

time. If such change is made before the expiration of the lifetime of the grant, the

Director of Research, Innovation and Development in consultation with the Board

of DRID reserves the right to apply the new conditions to the grant.


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Administrative Charges

Financial Operation and Accounting of Research Grants

Project Reporting

15. No amount shall be charged for administration and management of internally

funded project

16. The percentage of the total external research grant to be allocated as

administrative charges will be in compliance with the terms and conditions of the

donor

17. If the terms and conditions of the external donor do not include administrative

charges, a maximum of 10% of the total sum of the external grant will be charged

by the institution for administration and management of such externally funded

grant

18. The Lead Researcher shall operate and account for the funds of the grants and it

is with him/her that the Finance Unit of the Directorate of Research, Innovation

and Development, Bursar and Registrar shall deal with in matters concerning the

grant. It is pertinent to state here that the Lead Researcher is required to operate

the fund with the full knowledge of the Co-Researchers as they are co-signatories

of the proposal and documents concerning retirement of the grant (This applies

to both internal and external grants).

19. Expenditure under the grant shall be governed by the University financial

regulations and procedure in operation at the time of the award

20. Breach of the University Financial regulations in expenditure under the grant shall

attract penalties as enshrined in the University rules

21. Project reporting of internally directed research grant which is the responsibility

of the Lead Researcher shall be done every six months and a final copy will be

submitted to the Directorate on completion of the project for documentation

(This is also applicable to external grants). The final report shall be submitted to

DRID in both hard and electronic forms

22. Every project report shall have an abstract/summary and other relevant

guidelines in format to be made available by the Directorate for Research,

Innovation and Development.

23. Copies of publications and conference proceedings arising from research

findings of internally and externally funded projects shall be submitted to the

Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development on completion of the project


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Professional and Ethical Issues

Employment Matters

Ownership of Equipment and Material Acquired from Grants

Acknowledgement of Source of Grant

24. Professional ethics unique to the particular discipline shall be adhered to. For

example international rules guiding the use of animal and humans, and

hazardous substances for research as well as conflict of interest among the

researchers will be observed. (It is recommended that the University on the

recommendation of the Directorate will establish ethical committee which will

issue ethical clearance to researchers conducting studies using animal and

human volunteers).

25. Such professional and ethical committees shall be affiliated to the National

bodies' e.g. the life sciences ethical committee will be affiliated to the National

Health Ethics Committee.

26. Where the project requires the hiring of a full time Research Assistant, the

Registrar on the recommendation of the Lead Researcher and Director,

Research, Innovation and Development and guided by the University regulations

shall approve such appointment on a contract basis. Salary and entitlement are

negotiable and the tenure of the appointment will be limited to the duration of the

project and terms of agreement within the contract (This is also applicable to

externally funded projects except if otherwise stated by the funding body).

27. All equipment and materials purchased from both internal and external grants

are the property of the University so such equipment and materials must be listed

on the asset inventory of the Researcher's Department. This implies that the

researcher shall not take away such assets when leaving the services of the

University.

28. Both internal and external funds must be acknowledged in all publications

arising from the project funded by the grant. The grant identification code must

be included in the acknowledgement. A reprint or copy of such publication must

be lodged with the Research Information Unit of the Directorate.


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Dissemination of Research Information

Invention/Innovation

29. Research findings shall be disseminated in the Directorate's quarterly magazine

and end of year report and other national and international media in compliance

with the funding body's guidelines as well as the institution's Intellectual Property

Rights Policy. All publications are also subject to Nigeria's legislation on

disclosure of confidential information and guidelines on academic integrity

through appropriate acknowledgement of sources and avoidance of plagiarism.

30. Research findings from projects funded by the University shall only be published

in Federal University of Technology, Minna accredited journals (The justification

being that only ar ticles in high impact journals attract high quality grants)

31. In the event of an invention/innovation resulting from personal or funded project,

the inventor be he/she an employee or student, shall apply for provisional

protection of the property rights of the invention from the National Office for

Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) through the appropriate unit of

the Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development.

32. The inventor shall be assigned the controlling right of the invention/innovation if

such an invention/innovation is not connected to the employment/studentship of

the inventor but the University might reserve the right of use of the invention free

of royalty and other benefits that will be decided upon by the institution as

enshrined in the University Intellectual Property Right Policy (IPP).

33. Even if the inventor has no controlling right such an employee or student is

entitled to a share of any royalties or commercial proceeds, the percentage of

which will take into account the expenses incurred by the researcher in respect of

the invention/innovation as will be enshrined in the University IPP

34. Results and other intellectual properties emanating from works funded by grants

shall not be patented nor commercialised without a prior agreement with the

Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development acting on behalf of the

Federal University of Technology, Minna. Such agreements are subject to

ratification by the University Council

35. The patenting and commercialization of inventions/innovations emanating from

researches carried out under employment or studentship in the University shall

be the responsibilities of the Directorate for Research, Innovation and

Development.


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Chapter 4

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4.0

The research strategic plan identifies the planned research goals, resources and actions

required to achieve the stated goals. The strategic goals for research and the activities

designed to achieve those goals are stated below.

1. Enhance the quality of existing research.

2. Increase accessibility of researchers to external funds.

3. Enhance the institutional research profile of FUT, Minna

4. Support and promote fundamental scholarship towards human capacity

development (Production of more PhDs)

5. Support researches based on the needs of the immediate communities,

industries and the nation

6. Improve the impact and international recognition of FUT, Minna research.

7. Commercialise FUT, Minna intellectual property for wealth acquisition and development.

1. The Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development to offer and

coordinate efficient institutional support systems to researchers to develop and

maintain research quality from pre award to commercialization of research output.

2. Evaluate, guarantee and improve research quality by Senate- and School-

controlled structures and also implement Senate approved policies

3. Implement efficient research management systems, including but not exhaustive,

ensuring that the University Authority appoints a research officer and coordinator

at each department and school respectively.

4.1 STRATEGIC RESEARCH GOALS

4.2 ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO REALIZE THE STRATEGIC GOALS

Enhancing the quality of existing research

RESEARCH STRATEGY

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11. Consolidate the existing panel assessment processes of internal research

proposal by expanding the Research Project Appraisal Committee to include

experts from all areas of specialization of the University

12. In a situation where there is no expert on the Research Project Appraisal

Committee qualified to evaluate a proposal/project, the Director of Research,

Innovation and Development shall source for such experts within the University to

peer review the proposal/project at an honorarium.

13. Identify, promote and reward research, innovation and development excellence by

motivations such as the Vice Chancellor's Excellence Awards, and increased

publication subsidy for researchers. Facilitate the organization of School Research

Exhibition Week to enable selection of inventions/innovations for awards and

commercialization.

14. Identify research structures and create new research Centres and niches (create

research Centres out of research clusters of groups that have acquired high profile

grants).

15. Organize monthly research seminar for dissemination of findings from researches

conducted by staff and students of the University.

16. Recommend to Directorate of Collaboration, Affiliations and Linkages, national and

international universities and research institutions to collaborate and partner with.

17. Establish a postgraduate Unit to facilitate, support and coordinate post graduate

research activities

18. Institute and execute career development pathways for researchers via mentoring

19. Implement highly resourceful research capacity development initiatives for junior

researchers at both institutional and school levels via training workshops and

seminars on various spheres of research from proposal writing to management of

projects

20. Encourage international exchange of researchers at all levels.

21. Create a balanced structure for the adequate provision of internal university

resources for research with priorities given to development of manpower and

researches with impact on solving community, regional and national problems.

22. Enlarge the research project evaluation committee to comprise of at least two

members from each of the schools in the University

4.3 Enhance the institutional research profile


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23. Provide Schools with financial, infrastructural and human resources to create

and maintain institutional research capacity. Maintain a professional research

officer and one commercial officer in each school.

24. Provide financial incentives for researchers to participate in high quality,

internationally competitive sustained research activity and, especially,

subsidized output

25. Develop support for research mentorship structures for emerging and young

researchers and strive to introduce research proposal writing and research

management in our undergraduate and postgraduate curricula and/or research

grant proposal seminars at school levels for staff and postgraduate students

26. Instituting a staff-to-student ratio favourable for research productivity as

enshrined in the National Policy for Education.

27. Include research output indicators in performance appraisals for academic staff

28. Support the appointment of Research Professors and establish Research Niche

Areas, Research Centres and Centres of Excellence.

29. Ensure that the research leave system is activated to enable researchers utilize

the vacation to apply for high profile research grants and/or write ar ticles for

publication in high impact journals

30. Establish postdoctoral fellowship system in the University

31. Institute a committed and sustained practice of identifying and sourcing all

external research funding opportunities, both national and international. This

underscores the need for continuous subscription to Research Professional

Africa platform and a desk officer to source for grants opportunities.

32. Create and expand appropriate national and international strategic research

partnerships and collaborative networks.

33. Employ internal research funds as a strategy to attract external research

grants

34. Identify priority funding streams (Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND),

African Union Research Grants and European Union) and ensure researchers

apply for grants from these specialized funding agencies using the following

4.4 Increase external funding for research


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criteria:

?Research scope must be focussed; must not disconnect between title and content.

?Research ideas/content must be original.

?Research content must be novel or strikingly new.

?Executive Summary must be well written.

?Research objectives must be well stated.

?Use satisfactory/adequate methodology for addressing core research goals.

?Do not choose mundane or not up-to-date analytical tools/methods in addressing

core research content.

? Adequate research content of the proposal is required.

?Adequate familiarity with most recent global developments in chosen research area is

required.

?Avoid outrageous budgeting

?Research emphasis should not be localized to be nationally competitive.

35. Engage in relevant national and international organizations that promote

research and innovation e.g West African Research and Innovation Management

Association (WARIMA) and her international affiliates etc.

36. Recognize and support institutional research strengths that complement

national research strategies and priorities; such as Federal and State government

agenda on Agriculture and Food security, ICT, Education, Science and

Technology but to mention a few.

37. Create and expand appropriate strategic research partnerships and collaborative

networks with agencies involved in researches in line with the needs of

communities, national policies, industries and other institution. For example,

United States National Institute of Health (NIH) Agricultural Research Council,

National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Drug development, National

Space Agency, Nigerian Defence Authorities, Raw Materials Research and

Development Council, Departments and parastatals in the Federal Ministry of

Science and Technology etc.

4.5 Support community and national, and industry-specific research and

development policies and strategies


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4.6 Improve the impact and international recognition of FUT Minna’s research

4.7 Exploit FUT Minna's intellectual property for wealth acquisition and development.

38. Encourage participation of researchers in activities of national and international

funding agencies such as European Union Funds, UNICEF, World Bank etc.

39. Support participation of researchers in state and national research initiatives and

programmes

40. Encourage researchers to become part of international peer review circles such

as those established by the European Union; World Health Organization, Food

Agriculture Organization Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives, etc.

41. Actively publicize research results and achievements nationally and

internationally in print, electronic and mass media.

42. Encourage publication of research results in high impact journals, particularly

Federal University of Technology, Minna accredited journals (The institution

should come up with its list of accredited journals. DRID funded research results

will only be published in such institution-accredited journals. It is also

recommended that publication score be graded according to the impact factor of

the journals).

43. Encourage the international exchange of researchers at all levels (Postdoctoral,

etc.) Note: Postdoctoral fellowship cannot be undertaken five years after award of

PhD

44. Refer to approved intellectual property right policy (IPP) for the institution

45. Establish Technology Garden for display of inventions in order to test their

functionalities and potential for acceptance by consumers with a view to

commercializing them.

46. Identify commercially viable innovations/inventions from the University

researches in the Technology Garden and support their patenting via NOTAP and

subsequent commercialization for wealth generation and development in

accordance with the University IPP.

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Chapter 5

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5.0

1. The Director: Research, Innovation and

Development, in consultation with the

Vice Chancellor (through Deputy Vice-

Chancellor: Research, Innovation and

Development or any Deputy Vice

Chancellor designated by the VC), the

Board of DRID and the Schools, are

responsible for administering the internal

research grants and providing support

for research in the institution as

enumerated in the policy and strategic

plan.






Chancellor designated by the VC), the

Board of DRID and the Schools, shall

compile and maintain a research

database, containing information of

research activities conducted by FUT,

Minna staff and students in as accurate

and comprehensive form as possible.






Chancellor designated by the VC),

Board of DRID and the Schools is in

charge of placing research information

on FUT, Minna research website and

regularly updating the information.






Chancellor designated by the VC),the

Board of DRID and the Schools, compile

an annual Research Report that contains

a summary of the type and scope of the

research activities at the University and

reflects research achievements.






Chancellor designated by the VC), is

responsible for ex ternal funding

campaigns initiatives at an institutional

level and keeping a database of all

national and international research

partnerships.

the

CUSTODIAN OF THE RESEARCH POLICY AND STRATEGY

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Chapter 6

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6.0

In the implementation of the strategic plan, the Directorate for Research, Innovation and

Development will adhere to the following administrative modalities:

The following are the priority areas of research interest of the University in the

allocation of funds:

a. Research that will attract external funding

b. Academic staff development for higher qualification (MSc, M.Tech, PhD,

Postdoctoral etc.)

c. Research to improve teaching and learning

d. Research to address institutional needs

e. Research to solve local, national and international problems

f. Industry-specific research which should be contractual

Researchers will be granted post and pre award support to access the TETFUND,

Agricultural Research Council grant and other national and international donor

funds (European Union, World Bank funds etc). A desk officer each will be

specifically appointed for TETFUND and World Bank Funds). Researchers are

encouraged to apply for international research fund and those that are not proficient

will be supported through seminars and workshop and mentoring on proposal

writing by research officers and professors.

The research activities of the University are coordinated by the Directorate for

Research, Innovation and Development (DRID) with the Director, Research,

6.1 Research Funding Areas

6.2 Sourcing for Research Funds

6.3 Proposed Administrative Structure of the Directorate for Research, Innovation and

Development (DRID)

ADMINISTRATIVE MODALITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN

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Innovation and Development as the Chair. The Director will operate with the

assistance of a board, the Board of Directorate for Research, Innovation and

Development (DRID). The membership of the Board is drawn from all academic

schools, centres and units.

The Directorate shall comprise of the following units to coordinate its various

activities: as listed below and shown in the organogram figure 2.

1. Research Information Unit (RIU)

2. Research Funding Unit (RFU)

3. Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (M&E)

4. Postgraduate Support Unit (PSU)

5. Statistics

6. Finance (Budgets and Projects)

7. Invention/Innovation Unit

8. Policy Evaluation and Monitoring Unit (PEMU)

a. Units of the Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development (DRID):

Research Policy andStrategy

Monitoringand Evaluation

Unit

PostgraduateSupport

(Scholarships&

Fellowships)Statistics

Units.

Research Finance Unit(Budgets &

Projects)

Planning andOperational

management(Director)

Research

Information

UnitInnovation

and

Invention

Unit

ResearchFunding Unit

(StrategicSupport for Pre and Post

Award

Monitoringand

Evaluation Unit


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Figure 2. Proposed Organogram of the Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development (DRID)

b. Research Information Dissemination:

c. Research Funding:

Research findings shall be extensively disseminated at local, national and

international media in order to boost the institution's research profile.

Therefore, the Research Information Unit shall compile and maintain a

research database, containing information of research activities by FUT,

Minna staff and students in as accurate and comprehensive a form as

possible. It will be the Unit's responsibility to place research information on

FUT, Minna research website and regularly update the information.

Compiling an annual Research Report and consequently an annual

magazine containing summary of the nature and scope of the main research

activities and reflecting the research achievements at the University is also the

duty of the RIU.

It is worthy of note that innovations and inventions will only be published after

they have been protected by a patent.

The DRID through the RFU shall provide strategic pre and post award support

to researchers in accordance to the University research policy. These

supports entails information on sources of funds, technical and administrative

assistance during preparation of both internal and external research

proposals, and project management during the post award stage.

All requests for internal research fund require a proposal in the University

approved research grant forms. Research proposal forms will not be

processed if they are not duly signed by all applicants, Head of Depar tment

and Dean of the Lead Researcher. All proposals shall be reviewed for their

suitability for award by the Research Project Proposal Appraisal Committee

while approval for award which shall be granted by the Vice Chancellor in

consultation with DRID will be made based on funds availability and the

University funding priorities.

External research grants are also accessible through submission of research

proposal in acccordance to the funding agencies' guidelines and forms. The


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DRID through the RIU communicates regularly to University researchers when

such calls are made. The Directorate will also offer technical and

administrative support in the development, submission and tracking of

external proposals at the pre award stage.

At the post award stage, the award terms and conditions are explained to all

those responsible for project execution and accounting for the funds. The

researchers are briefed on the scientific responsibilities of the grant. The post

award stage also includes creating an account for the project by the Research

Finance Unit.

Project monitoring and evaluation (M & E) to ascertain the quality and quantity

of deliverables and adherence to funding agency's guidelines is an imperative

in asessing the success of the project and is in fact tied to release of grant

funds after the first installment, and so must be conducted through out the

period of the project. For internal grant, the DRID through the M & E unit

conducts evaluation process twice after the mid and final quarters of the

project. The frequency and indices for evaluating externally funded projects

shall be in compliance with the guideline of the funding agencies. However,

due to the diversity of disciplines and therefore indices of different funded

projects, the Board of DRID will select relevant experts to evaluate projects.

The Board in collaboration with the selected experts and research team will

determine the appropriate indices to evaluate each internally and externally

funded project. Only satisfactory progess report and M & E report of

evaluators garantee release of funds after the first installment and winning

subsequent awards from same and other funding agencies so researchers

should be supported in these regards.

The Postgraduate Support Unit shall facilitate, support and coordinate

postgraduate research activities in line with the policies and needs of the

institution, community and country particularly on the quest of the nation to

produce more PhDs. It shall source and provide technical and administrative

d. Monitoring and Evaluation

e. Postgraduate Support


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support for students to obtain national and international scholarships and

fellowships to embark on researches within and outside the country. The

onus is also on the unit to compile and maintain a database of the researches

conducted by all postgraduate students of the University within and outside

the country.

Statistics being the science of collecting, analyzing and making inference

from data is particularly important to researchers in all fields to organize,

analyze, and summarize data. Statistical methods and analyses are often

used to communicate research findings and to support hypotheses and give

credibility to research methodology and conclusions. It is therefore important

to researchers so that they can be informed, evaluate the credibility and

usefulness of information, and make appropriate decisions. Most external

funding agencies require biometrician/statistician with good track record

with regards to research data analysis on the team of researchers biding for

high quality grants. This unit will provide such services as well as analyse

research management data for the Directorate and possibly the University

This unit will support pre award grant applicants with the budgeting aspect of

research proposal and grant awardees with managing their finances,

invoicing and financial reporting for both internal and external grants. The unit

must create an account for each project and endorse the financial aspect of

progress report before subsequent instalment is allocated. Only final project

report endorsed by the unit and M & E will be acceptable to DRID. It is

important to note here that only very experienced, finance unit with good

track record of prudently managing many grants can attract high profile

research grants, hence the need to establish and maintain such efficient

system which will keep comprehensive financial records of all research grants

and projects executed in the University.

f. Statistics

g. Finance (Budgets and Projects)


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h. Invention/Innovation Unit

I. Research Policy and Strategy Evaluation and Monitoring Unit

This unit is vested with the responsibility of identifying innovations/inventions

that have high potentials for commercialization, display operational prototypes

of such innovations/inventions in the University Technology park, and provide

administrative support for applications by innovators/inventors for protection

of the property rights of the innovations/inventions from the National Office for

Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP). A NOTAP desk officer is

required at this unit. Marketing/Commercial Officers to promote sales of the

intellectual properties are imperatives in this unit.

The unit shall implement the document, research policy and strategy and

ensure compliance. It will also be vested with the responsibilities of receiving

feedback and reviewing the document as the needs arises.

The functions of the various Units proposed in (6.3) above is currently

maintained under two broad Units namely Research Unit and Innovation

and Development Unit as illustrated in the organogram figure 3.

6.4 Current Administrative Structure of the Directorate for Research, Innovation

and Development (DRID):


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Vice Chancellor

Deputy Vice Chancellor

Designate

Director, Research, Innovation and Development

Board of Directorate for Research, Innovation and Development

Deputy Director, Research, Innovation and Development

Secretary of Research, Innovation and Development

Coordinator of Research Unit

Innovation and Invention Unit

Research

Information Unit

Research Funding Unit (Pre and Post

Award)

Research Finance Unit (Budget and

Project)

Monitoring and

Evaluation Unit

Postgraduate

Support Unit

Statistics Unit

Coordinator, Innovation and Development Unit

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Figure 3. Organogram of Administrative structure of the Directorate for Research, Innovation

and Development (DRID)


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DIRECTORATE FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION


1. Professor Hussaini A. Makun Director ..............…………………….…

2. Engr. Dr. Moses A. Olutoye Deputy Director ..........................

3. Dr Muhammed B. Ndaliman Member.............……………............

4. Professor Edward A. Okosun Member .............………………………

5. Muhammad Kudu Ndayako Member ..…............……………………

6. Reuben K. Shaba Secretary ....................................

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS 1.

2.

3. SEMT: School of Entrepreneurship and Management

Technology

4. SICT: School of Information and Communication

Technology

5. SET: School of Environmental Technology

6. SSTE: School of Science and Technology Education

7. SLS: School of Life Science

8. SPS: School of Physical Science

9. PG: Postgraduate School

10. TETFUND: Tertiary Education Trust Fund

SAAT: School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology

SEET: School of Engineering and Engineering Technology

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